But the question is, for how long? An “Opening Soon” sign is prominent in the Rock Island Bistro (6293 Quinpool Road) window, but no word yet on when it’ll reopen, or what else might open in the space. The restaurant ownership changed hands last year when it went from Rock Island Cafe to Bistro.
Rock Island Bistro
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Rocking the Island
“What’s the name of that sauce?” my friend shouts out of his office. “The spicy sauce they used in everything at Rock Island Cafe?” “Outerbridge’s,” is quietly shouted from the next room. That kicky sherry pepper sauce was the trusty ingredient that brought an authentic taste of Bermuda to the menu of Rock Island Cafe, […]
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Rock Island Bistro is all new
It was once a place that offered a variation on Caribbean cuisine, but since a change in management (which Shoptalk reported on earlier this summer) much has changed at the Rock Island (6293 Quinpool Road, 406-4387). “The restaurant is no longer a Bermuda restaurant but serves Canadian and international food in a casual atmosphere with affordable prices. We have jazz on Thursday nights and plan to have other offerings,” writes owner Abe Granat in an email. (But they don’t do open mic nights anymore.)
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Rock Island Cafe is a Bistro
If you’ve been by the Bermudean resto lately, you’ll notice a new menu posted outside. The eatery has changed its name to Rock Island Bistro, along with some staff changes inside. The new chef will tempt you palate with more upscale selections, and the patio out on the sidewalk and in the courtyard around the side makes for a great place for a summer evening meal.
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Restaurants closing and staying open
Shoptalk is disappointed to report that TwelveFortyOne (1241 Barrington Street) has closed. It was the restaurant that sprung up with the sudden departure of star chef Ray Bear. But definitely not closed is the Rock Island Café (6293 Quinpool Road, 406-4385). Though Shoptalk reported earlier in February that the business is up for lease, owner […]
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Quinpool now open, and late
Steamy’s Restaurant (6300 Quinpool Road, 405-8855) is now open until 5am on Saturday and Sunday mornings. (That’s late Friday and Saturday night for you partiers, dancers and swingers.) Also, we’ve noticed that the stylish Bermudan food eatery Rock Island Café (6193 Quinpool Road, 406-4385) is up for lease. And Pamela Kennedy is opening a hair […]
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All those jazz bars
Bearly’s House of Blues & Ribs You can get your fill of some killer blues music pretty much every night of the week at Bearly’s. It boasts such local acts as Morgan Davis, Roger Howse and Garett Mason. At this classic-looking joint, you’ll always feel welcome as you mix with a crowd of young and […]